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(Webinar via Zoom) AI, Web3 and Professional Risk: How Lawyers Can Manage Liability, Compliance and Due Diligence When Advising Digital Asset Clients
Joshua Chu, Executive Director at CITD (HKEx 8178), Senior Consultant at Prosynergy, Co-Chair of The Hong Kong Web3 Association, Director at the Corporate Counsel Hong Kong Association
Date: 30 April 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 2:30pm - 5:45pm
Level: I (Intermediate)
For delegates who have prior knowledge of the subject area
Language: English
Fee: HK$ 1,850
Accreditation: (3 CPD Points will be applied for)
Ref: L26OT04
Venue: Webinar Course
Presenter's Biography:

Joshua Chu is a qualified lawyer, law lecturer, and technology leader with a proven track record in predictive AI, cybersecurity, and blockchain innovation. As Director at CITD (HKEx 8178), he drives advancements in AI and Web3 cybersecurity. He is also private practice solicitor, Senior Consultant at Prosynergy (a regulatory consulting firm led by former SFC regulators), and Law Lecturer at HKUSPACE.

Recognized by the industry, Joshua also serves as the Co-Chair of The Hong Kong Web3 Association, Director at the Corporate Counsel Hong Kong Association, and Legal Advisor to both Women in Web3 Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Blockchain Association.

Over the years, Joshua has spearheaded a number of groundbreaking cases, including:

[a] Hong Kong's first crypto litigation in Bitmain Technologies Limited v iFinex Inc. & Anor. HCA 1980/2015 (2016),

[b] Hong Kong's first court order for service via data room in in Hwang Joon Sang & Anor v G.E.I & Ors. [2020] HKCFI 1084 and [2020] HKCFI 1233 (2020),

[c] Hong Kong's first tokenized Listed Company bonds (2023),

[d] Co-Advocate in Hong Kong's first civil judgment against JPEX in Chan Wing Yan and Anor. v. JP-EX Crypto Asset Platform Pty Ltd and Others [2024] HKDC 1628 (2024, colloquially dubbed "Hong Kong's FTX"), and

[e] Hong Kong's first tokenized injunction order in Worldwide A-Plus Investments Ltd v. A-Plus Meta Technology Ltd [HCA2417/2024] (2024).

Joshua's cross border experience spans litigation and enforcement in South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, the British Virgin Islands, Seychelles and New York, with a particular focus on fraud recovery strategies and complex evidence gathering. He has led HKIAC arbitrations on shareholder and technology M&A disputes, represented clients in WTO GPA matters. Beyond disputes, Joshua has also been instructed to provide expert evidence in disputes involving complex technology and digital assets.

Before his legal career, Joshua led the IT department at Evangel Hospital, bringing a unique multidisciplinary perspective to his work. This background has empowered him to develop innovative legal and technological solutions, effectively tackling complex issues that arise in cases involving emerging technologies such as AI, blockchain, and cybersecurity.

His cases and achievements have been regularly featured in both international and local media alike and is also the recipient of various In-House Counsel Awards in the fields of Data & Cloud Technologies, Litigation, Risks & Compliance.
 
Outline:

Part 1: The Risk Landscape
  • Why digital assets matter to lawyers
  • Three key risk domains: liability, compliance, due diligence
  • Hong Kong regulatory environment (SFC, HKMA, PCPD)
  • Common mistakes and recent case lessons

Part 2: Technology Fundamentals
  • Blockchain basics and contractual implications
  • Smart contracts: execution risk and duty to warn
  • Tokenization models: utility, securities, stablecoins
  • Red flags for due diligence

Part 3: Liability Exposures
  • Negligence in emerging tech advice
  • Fiduciary duty and conflicts (dual representation)
  • Misrepresentation and breach of confidence
  • Professional indemnity insurance gaps

Part 4: Compliance & Regulatory Risk
  • SFC perimeter: when tokens are securities
  • Stablecoin licensing and HKMA oversight
  • AML/CFT obligations and KYC standards
  • Data privacy (PDPO) and cross-border issues

Part 5: Due Diligence Framework
  • Legal due diligence checklist (assets, issuer, regulators, smart contracts)
  • Third-party reliance and scope management
  • Engagement letter best practices
  • Ongoing monitoring and documentation

Part 6: Risk Management Strategies
  • Quality control and knowledge management
  • Fee structures and communication protocols
  • Insurance and risk transfer
  • Client relationship management

Part 7: Case Studies & Scenarios
  • Stablecoin regulatory uncertainty
  • Smart contract vulnerabilities
  • Dual representation conflicts
  • Data privacy breaches
  • Cross-border regulator inquiries

Part 8: Conclusion & Checklist
  • Key takeaways
  • "Before You Advise" checklist
  • Resources and further reading

 
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